ISO Certified
Cydive was the first dive centre to achieve its ISO certification in Cyprus. ISO stands for International Organisation of Standardisation, and these are the governing body that set the standards for diving along with a whole catalogue of other things. As an ISO centre we have implemented and achieve all of the high standards which they have set for introductory dives, snorkelling excursions, dive education and guided dives. These standards are set to achieve a high quality of safety and service across the industry.
Est. 1978
PADI IDC Five Star accreditation.
Highly Qualified Staff
Own Boat Fleet
I’m Photos and I am the owner of Cydive. I have owned Cydive for 24 years, and designed and built the Cydive facilities that we use today!
You will often find me around the dive centre or as the Captain of Cydive II. I learnt to dive from a young age and still dive regularly for fun. My favourite dive site is Devil’s Head.
The topography is very interesting with a huge bowl and a large swim through. There are also lots of fish around the island.
Meet Our Team
Our team is made up of people from all over the world, which all play a vital role in maintaining the 5* service that Cydive offers. Each of our PADI Professionals has their own story about how they fell in love with the underwater world and they cant wait to share it with you! One of the most import goals for our team is to ensure a high quality of teaching, safety and customer service for all of our guests.
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Mick Bygate
I’m Mick, and I have been working at Cydive for 22 years! I learnt to dive and became an instructor when I was in the military which meant I was able to dive around the world. I have been teaching PADI and BSAC course for over 23 years. My favorite dive site is Big Steps, this is a great deep dive! I like this dive site because you can do lots of different routes all in the same site. The topography is also great, making it a very scenic and relaxing dive site!
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Sophie Pearson
Hi, my name is Sophie, I am a Master Instructor and have been diving for 12 years. I am working towards the PADI Course Director certification and hope to continue sharing my passion for the ocean with others. I love teaching kids to dive as they are so curious about the underwater world and everything they see amazes them! I recently took up underwater photography and am really enjoying learning about corals and marine life whether they’re big or small. My favourite dive site is Geronisos Island, this dive site has depths of 12,18 and 35m so there’s something for every level of diver. A huge swim cave offers great encrusted marine life and photo opportunities!
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Pascal Socratous
Hi, I’m Pascal and I am a PADI Master Instructor. I am bilingual, speaking both English and Greek fluently which gives me the opportunity to share my passion with both locals and English speaking divers. I have been diving for nearly 12 years and still have the same passion as when I started. Diving gives me the escape from the every day life and takes me to a place of beauty and calmness. My favorite dive site is Manijin Island as it offers swim throughs and beautiful topography, not forgetting the variety of marine life. I love diving for fun both day and night as i get to experience all types of marine life. Teaching people how to dive and passing on my passion through that first breath underwater is why I love to do it everyday.
IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR #401177
Pavlos Zerpeteas
My name is Pavlos and I am a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. I am born and raised in Cyprus, so Greek is my first language. Throughout my time at Cydive I have also been learning English. Diving is my escape from day to day life, it gives me the chance to explore, travel and meet new people everyday. Every dive is a new adventure! My favorite dive site is the MS Zenobia, a world famous wreck! I love wreck dives and Zenobia ticks all the boxes! The marine life here is unique and you often don’t find it at other sites. My plan is to continue my adventure and show everyone I dive with, the love I have for adventure and the ocean.
MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER #519224
Ken Patterson
Hola! My name is Ken. I’m an MSDT Instructor and love my job! I currently live on the island of Cozumel Mexico. Before moving to the island, I lived in California.
Coming back to Cyprus allows me to enjoy all the amazing dive sites that are so unique. And, I get to dive with my friends here at CY Dive as well as make new friends. I love the environment at CY Dive. My diving motto is “Making memories of a lifetime EVERYDAY!” Let’s go divin’!!
OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR #459532
Hannah Chessell
Howdy! My name is Hannah and I’m a PADI OWSI, originally from the UK. In previous years I have lived in Cyprus and the island is also where I learnt to dive and discovered my love for the underwater world so I am excited to be back on the island and share my passion for diving with others! My favourite aspect about diving is the peace-fullness that it provides as soon as you drop below the surface and the gateways it provides to witness all kinds of marine life.
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Maire Wardle
Hi , I’m Marie , I’m a 26 years old French & British PADI DiveMaster !
I fell in love with diving in 2021 while traveling central America. I knew I wanted to make diving a big part of my life, I quickly became a DiveMaster. I’ve always been an Ocean Girl – spending most of my life by the sea.
It brings me so much joy to share my passion with new divers & show this beautiful underwater world. What I love the most about diving is the marine life & the feeling of weightlessness. Making bubbles is truly the best part of my life !
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Damian Czarniecki
Hi, I’m Damian, I started diving in 2017.
Diving was supposed to be a fascinating experience for me, but it quickly turned into a passion and hobby. After completing my AOWD course, I knew that I wanted to share my passion with others, so after almost 2 years I became an Instructor. Since then, I have been teaching in various places, such as Gran Canaria, Scotland, Thailand.
Today I am opening a new chapter of my life and I will share my passion with you in Cyprus. I hope you will allow me to show you the beauty of the underwater world
See you under the water!
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Emma Healy
SKIPPER
Andros Iacorou
Hi, my name is Andros and I am the captain on Cydive II. I have always loved being on or in the water.
In the past I owned a watersports centre and also worked as a Divemaster. Every year I plan to do a refresher and start diving again but so far I haven’t gotten round to it, so maybe this year will be my chance!
PHOTOGRAPHER
Charlie Twomey
Hello, my name is Charlie and I am from Ireland. I have been diving for over 20 years with a keen interest in Underwater photography and video . I’m a qualified instructor and commercial diver working mainly in archaeology. My favourite dive site in Cyprus is the Roman wall, this is where I spend most of my time taking pictures of the Discover Scuba Divers!
DIVEMASTER
Andreas (aka Sausage)
Hello my name is Andreas I am a 18 years old and I live in Cyprus, I speak both English and Cypriot. I did my first try dive when I was 13 and since then I have wanted to continue my diving adventure.
I am now an Intern at Cydive doing my junior divemaster course, I enjoy the marine life and how peaceful it is whilst underwater. One of my other hobbies is go kart racing and I also enjoy watching Formula 1.
RECEPTIONIST AND DIVEMASTER INTERN
Abi Lofthouse
Hi, I’m Abi and I’m 18 years old! I am from England, but I started diving when I was 10 years old right here at Cydive! I am now a Rescue Diver, and I am excited to be working at Cydive this summer to hopefully gain my Divemaster qualification!
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Buddy
Hello, my name is Buddy! I found my home at Cydive in January 2022 and will be working as the customer support intern. I’m still a little bit shy but I’m working very hard on my confidence and people skills. I enjoy sitting with the divers when there listening to the dive briefings, soaking up the sun whilst their diving and then sneaking into their dive bags for a nap once they return.
FREELANCE INSTRUCTOR
Karen Karslian
Hi! My name is Karen and I’m from Moscow, Russia. I haver been a diving instructor since 2013. I love diving, as it is a fantastic possibility to be creative and passionate! All the people who touch this world never forget this experience! In diving you can find any kind of activity, starting from relaxation, enjoying the underwater world, escaping from everyday routine. I can teach in Russian, English and German. Cydive is a fantastic team of great professionals and wonderful people! I’m proud to be part of the team. My favorite dive site is the one we are diving at the moment. The beauty is in our eyes!
FREELANCE INSTRUCTOR
George Vrouvidis
Hello, my name is George and I have been teaching diving since 2004. During that time i have taught over 1000 students in a variety of course.
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